Spanish American War Cartoons

Look at the 3 cartoons below and....

• describe what the pictures are literally showing you for each
• describe what you think the meaning of the cartoon is
• write whether you think the cartoonist supported the Spanish American War results/Imperialism, was against it, or neither
• Note: President McKinley is in #1 and #3, Uncle Sam is in #1 and #2. Cartoon 1 is before the Spanish American War, while 2 and 3 are after.

Cartoon 1file://localhost/Users/spyfly03/Pictures/iPhoto%20Library/Masters/2011/09/25/20110925-154043/1898_McKinley_Weighs_His_Options-Gillam-Judge.jpg



Cartoon 2
Cartoon 3